Nursery Room Manager - Echoes Nursery

MIChild Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working 4-5 days per week

80% childcare discount from day one

Wellbeing drop-in sessions

Team Building & Annual awards

Up to 33 days annual leave

Paid uniform and staff meals

MiChild Learning hub access

Gift cards and vouchers

Annual recognition events

Job summary

MiChild Group is seeking an Experienced Room Manager / Room Leader for Echoes Day Nursery in Manchester city centre. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a competitive hourly salary of £13.25 and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and EYFS knowledge.

You will lead a room, support staff, plan high-quality learning opportunities, and maintain a warm, inclusive environment. We offer flexible working patterns, generous leave, and a range of MiChild benefits.

Qualifications

• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS and child development and can provide high quality care and learning.
• Demonstrates robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness.
• Experience creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Confidently leads a room with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated room and supervise staff to ensure high-quality learning experiences.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with EYFS.
• Promote safeguarding and inclusive practice across the team.

Skills

Room leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Strong communication

Team supervision

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK)

Job description

• Location: Echoes Day Nursery, Charles Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 7DG
• Position: Experienced Room Manager | Room Leader
• Employer: MiChild Group
• Salary: £13.25 per hour

'Small Steps. Giant Leaps.'

Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child’s full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

About Echoes Day Nursery

Echoes Day Nursery, proudly rated “Good” by Ofsted, has a capacity of 85 children and has been part of the MiChild family since 2020. Situated in the heart of Manchester City Centre, we serve a diverse variety of families with dedication and warmth. Our nursery boasts 5 spacious playrooms with a calm and nurturing feel and large enclosed outdoor area that enables our children and staff to explore the outdoors despite being in a city centre location. At Echoes we are proud to celebrate the diversity present in our staff body and families and we have recently been recognising by Manchester City Council for 'Advancing Race and Equality in Early Years'.

Transport & Parking

• 8 minute walk from Piccadilly Station/Meto Link
• Parking available.

Local Area

• During breaks, you may want to take a walk, The Vimto Park is conveniently located within 2 minutes of the nursery. Within a short distance, you can easily access a variety of shops and eateries, including SPAR and Starbucks.

MiChild Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Flexible working- option to choose 4-5 working days per week for work-life balance
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced Room Leader with a Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK equivalent)
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS and child development, able to provide high quality care and learning opportunities for all
• Demonstrates robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Experience in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• Confident leading a room, with excellent communication skills
• This is a full time position, 40 hours per week

*If you're not yet Level 3 Early Years qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities MiChild | Careers

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference and join the MiChild Family?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

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